Jason Statham Stole My Bike
“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham has joined the cast of the adventure-comedy “Jason Statham Stole My Bike” from filmmaker David Leitch and writer Alison Flierl.
Statham himself stars “in the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar Jason Statham”. Plot and character specifics are under wraps. The film opens in cinemas August 6th 2027. [Source: Deadline]
It Follows 2
Jackie Earle Haley (“Preacher”), Michael Gandolfini (“Daredevil: Born Again”), Justine Lupe (“Succession), Anna Mirodin (“Ivan”), Jayne Taini (“Unbelievable), Tom Pecinka (“Stereophonic”), Melora Walters (“Magnolia”), Ben Krieger (“Song Sung Blue”), Natalie Shinnick (“The Brutalist”), and Jan Hoag (“Destroyer”) have all joined David Robert Mitchell’s “It Follows” sequel.
The ten names join returnee Maika Monroe along with the previously cast Naomi Ackie. Set ten years on, the project is slated to begin filming this Summer. [Source: Deadline]
The Origin of the World
Joe Alwyn (“The Favourite”) is reportedly in talks to join “The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet’s upcoming feature “The Origin of the World” starring Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, and Selena Gomez.
The story spans from the 19th century into the present day, though takes place primarily in the 1970s. Shooting kicks off in September. [Source: Nexus Point News]
The Bell Jar
Emmy nominee Carey Mulligan has joined the cast of Sarah Polley’s film adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s novel “The Bell Jar” at Focus Features. Billie Eilish makes her acting debut as Esther Greenwood.
Mulligan will play Mrs. Greenwood, mother to Esther. Connor Storrie (“Heated Rivalry”) also stars in the film while Plan B, Studiocanal and Joy Coalition are producing the project. [Source: Variety]
